Cisco Security Architect Lead-50% Remote - PNW

WSI Nationwide

Posted on Sep 3, 2019 by
WSI Nationwide

Washington, WA

IT

Immediate Start

Annual Salary

Full-Time

Cisco Security Architect/Small Practice Lead

- This is a Remote position however it will require some travel throughout the Pacific North West Region. Candidates can be based anywhere within the 4 state region (Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho) and work remotely the majority of the time.

20-30% time in office and a similar amount travelling in the PNW to be in front of customers and the rest will be remote. Living far from an office then office time could be less.

-As the (Remote) Cisco Security Architect/Small Practice Lead you will lead a small Practice in Strategy, PreSales, and be heavily involved in the design and deployment of advanced Cisco Network Security solutions to meet customer needs. This is a broadly scoped position suited for a true hybrid technologist focusing on Cisco Network Security.

- You will work collaboratively with Operations to ensure seamless transition of needs based solution design throughout the project delivery life cycle. You will be instrumental in ensuring technical solution capability meets customer and industry standards. You will directly influence the direction and growth of the security practice.

Key Responsibilities

Work with Leadership team to set practice strategyArchitect and implement Cisco Network Security solutions to meet customer requirements within industry and technology best practicesAct as the technical authority for assessment and approval of specifications for solution construction or changeAssist partners with project plan, direction, and evaluation with the inclusion of costs, requirements, and timelineLiaise with customer and internal staff throughout project delivery to ensure customer satisfaction is achievedShare knowledge of product benefits and capability in ongoing training sessions with technical and non-technical staffAssist Director with regional corporate growth activities and take on increase position responsibility when appropriateDevelop technical roadmap for the overall solution including high level design, SoW, BoMAssist sales in customer meetings to answer technical questionsRespond to technical components of RFI/RFP/RFQEngage with customer to develop trusted technology advisor relationships with key decision makersWork with customers to discover and gather technical and business requirementsPrepare and deliver presentations to educate customers of solution and service benefits relevant to their business/technology needs and goalsAssist sales in technical components of tender and bidding processParticipate in technology and professional training and development to continue to enhance your skills and capability

Technology Focus & Requirements

Security solutions using one or more of the following technologies:Network SecurityEnd Point & Mobile SecurityVirtualization SecurityIdentity & Access managementSecurity Management and OperationsEncryption & VPNApplication Security (including web/cloud and database)Anti-Malware SolutionsWeb & Email Gateways